Babel. A town in Mesopotamia founded by Nimrod where the tower of Babel was built; capital of the Chaldean Empire. Other forms include: Babylon. Babel is also referred to as: Babylon. Babel is a subentry. The primary entry is Babylon.
Other information about Babel:
- May refer to the same location as: Babylon.
- Is located within the following region(s): Mesopotamia.
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- References: Genesis: 2
Key References for Babel: GEN 10:10, GEN 11:1.
In the Old Testament (BSB), words representing “Babel” are translated as in Babylon (1x), Babel (1x).
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in Babylon (GEN 10:10)
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Babel (GEN 11:9)
- GEN 10:10; GEN 11:9
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OpenBible.info: settlement
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VizBible: City
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ACAI: town
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OpenBible.info: lat 32.53650369; lon 44.42088287
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Recogito: lat 45.403; lon 28.67546
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VizBible: lat 32.53650369; lon 44.42088287